Impressively, during the week of October 14 – 20, Disney delivered its #1 week in the network’s history in Boys 9-14 (142,000), hit a 49 week high in Tweens 9-14 (213,000) and 47 week high inKids 6-14 (282,000) – since weeks of 11/5/12 and 11/19/12, respectively – bolstered by Monday’s all new line up of “Crash & Bernstein,” “Kickin’ It,” “Mighty Med” and “Lab Rats.”

Newcomer “Mighty Med” (10/14/13, 8:30 – 9:00 p.m.) posted solid gains over its series launch intarget demos, and in fact, based on Live + Same Day ratings, became the network’s #1 telecast year to date in Boys 9-14 (394,000/3.2 rating) and its #2 telecast of 2013 in Kids 6-14 (771,000/2.1 rating), Boys 6-14 (490,000/2.7 rating), Kids 6-11 (537,000/2.3 rating) and Tweens 9-14 (573,000/2.4 rating).

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, most current, October 2013: 9/30/13-10/27/13.

During the week of October 14, 2013, bolstered by Monday’s all new line up of “Crash & Bernstein,” “Kickin’ It,” “Mighty Med” and “Lab Rats,” Disney delivered its #1 week in the network’s history in Prime in Boys 9-14 (142,000), hit a 49 week high in Tweens 9-14 (213,000) and 47 week high inKids 6-14 (282,000) – since weeks of 11/5/12 and 11/19/12, respectively.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Notably, “Mighty Med” ranked as TV’s #1 telecast in the time period for the 2nd straight week in target boy 6-14 and 9-14 demos, and ranked a strong #2 in Kids 6-14, Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14, behind only Disney Channel.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

During the week of October 7, 2013, powered by the premiere of original comedy series “Mighty Med,” the network’s #2 series launch of all time in target demographics, Disney soared to near 1-year highs in Prime in Boys 6-14 (186,000) and Boys 9-14 (134,000) – since week of 11/5/12 – standing as its #2 week on record in the categories.

Moreover, this was also Disney’s strongest week in Prime in close to 1 year in Kids 6-14 (282,000) and hit 15 week highs in Total Viewers (447,000), Kids 6-11 (215,000), Boys 6-11 (140,000), Kids 2-11 (255,000) and Boys 2-11 (162,000) – since weeks of 11/19/12 and 6/24/13, respectively.

Sunday’s all new 1-hour Halloween-themed “Ultimate Spider-Man” stood as the series’ most-watched telecast in nearly 8 months in Kids 2-11 (306,000/0.8 rating) and in 3 months in TotalViewers (611,000) – since 1/27/13 and 7/17/13, accordingly.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Source: NMR, final national U.S. ratings, week of 10/07/13 – 10/13/13, Live + Same Day.

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via press release:

DISNEY’S COMEDY-FILLED “CRASH & BERNSTEIN” RETURNS FOR A SECOND SEASON ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 7

— Season One Culminates with a Special One-Hour Episode and the Launch of Online Fan Voting for “Pick Crash’s Nose” Beginning Monday, September 9 —

The unpredictable humor and thrilling adventures of “Crash & Bernstein” return when the second season premieres MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney. Funnier than ever, the new season continues the journey of brothers Wyatt Bernstein and his wild and unstoppable puppet Crash as they create a new hangout haven and take on relatable everyday challenges.

Season one culminates on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 (8:30 p.m., ET/PT) with a special one-hour episode, “Crash on the Run,” where Wyatt saves Crash from a Build-a-Bestie doll recall but the boys soon find themselves on the run when a Bestie recall agent, Mr. Green, is dispatched to capture and destroy Crash. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress Andrea Martin (“Pippin”) and John Farley (“The Waterboy”) guest star as Mother Green and Mr. Green, respectively.

On Monday, September 9, fan voting kicks off for “Pick Crash’s Nose” at DisneyXD.com/Crash, where viewers can vote for their favorite nose through Sunday, September 15. The winning nose will be revealed on Monday, October 7 during the season two premiere episode, “The Nosejob Job,” where Wyatt, Crash and Pesto try to find a place to hang out when the girls take over the house. They discover a cool vacant lot, but must challenge a group of geeky high school boys to claim the hangout for themselves.

In celebration of the season two premiere, DisneyXD.com will launch the new game “Crash & Bernstein: Cluck n’ Chuck,” where fans play as Crash and Wyatt and take on the neighborhood in a battle that has players strategically catapulting rubber chickens at their target while avoiding a collision with obstacles designed to alter the chicken’s trajectory. The game is playable on both a computer and mobile devices.

“Crash & Bernstein” was created by Emmy Award-nominee Eric Friedman (“Austin & Ally,” “I’m In The Band”), who serves as executive producer with Emmy Award-nominee Mike Larsen (“Real Time with Bill Maher,” “Rodney”), Jim Armogida and Steve Armogida (“Grounded for Life”). The series is produced by It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates. There are 33 channels total, in 24 languages and 153 countries.

Disney has ordered a second season of its hit comedy series “Crash & Bernstein,” a “bro-comedy” about an everyday kid and his surrogate brother, a funny and spontaneous puppet who has come to life, loudly. The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, Senior Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. “Crash & Bernstein” ranks among Disney’s most popular series in Total Viewers and across target kid and boy demographics. Production will resume in Van Nuys, California in July for a fall 2013 premiere.

In making the announcement, Bonnett said, “Disney continues to push creative boundaries for a sitcom and ‘Crash & Bernstein’ delivers on this promise week in, week out. Crash has quickly become an iconic character on the network, and we look forward to a second season of more purple attitude and disruptive fun with this talented cast and creative team.”

“Crash & Bernstein” follows Wyatt Bernstein, a typical boy who lives in a household full of girls and desperately wishes for a brother to do fun guy stuff with. His family takes Wyatt to a Build-A-Bestie for his birthday, which leads to his dream finally coming true — his Bestie creation, Crash, a wildly unpredictable puppet, comes to life. Together, the new “brothers” help each other navigate life’s adventures. Although they sometimes have their differences, like true brothers, they always have each other’s back.

The series is produced by It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc. “Crash & Bernstein” airs regularly on Monday nights at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Beck tries to rescue a fleeing government scientist from being derezzed before Paige and the Occupation finds her. But when Paige and Beck become passengers on the same runaway train, Beck must figure out a way to save the innocent programs on the train and prevent Paige from capturing the runaway scientist — all without revealing his identity as The Renegade.

TV-Y7-FV

Sunday, January 6

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Motorcity “A Better Tomorrow, Part II”

(12:30 AM – 1:00 AM ET/PT)

With Mike Chilton held in captivity and Kane’s Genesis Pod moments away from being activated, the Burners must work together to fight the biggest threat they have ever faced and prevent Motorcity from being destroyed forever.

TV-Y7-FV

Sunday, January 13

Original Series – Episode Premiere

TRON: Uprising “Rendezvous”

(12:00 Midnight – 12:30 AM ET/PT)

Beck agrees to go on a date with Paige, but their night is cut short when Paige is cruelly betrayed by Pavel and thrown into the Games. Beck thinks he may finally be able to win her over to his side of the Uprising by rescuing her – as The Renegade.

TV-Y7-FV

Monday, January 14

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Crash & Bernstein “Undercover Crash”

(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

After Crash unknowingly takes items from a variety of people and places, Wyatt teaches him that it is wrong and has him return everything, starting with the prizes from the arcade. But on their mission, Wyatt and Crash run into trouble when they meet Doris, a con artist asking for donations.

TV-Y7

Sunday, January 20

Original Series – Episode Premiere

TRON: Uprising “No Bounds”

(12:00 Midnight – 12:30 AM ET/PT)

Guest Star: Aaron Paul as First Renegade

When ‘The Stranger’ returns to Argon City to plot revenge on Beck and Tron, Beck is forced to choose between saving Tron or his friends.

TV-Y7-FV

January Programming Highlights page 2

Monday, January 21

Original Series – Special Season 2 Episode Premiere

Ultimate Spider-Man “The Lizard”

(7:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Ultimate Spider-Man returns to stop the nefarious plot of Doctor Octopus. But not everything goes according to plan when Spidey’s friend, Dr. Curt Connors, transforms into The Lizard.

TV-Y7-FV

Monday, January 21

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Ultimate Spider-Man “Electro”

(7:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

When Spider-Man’s old enemy Electro takes control of all the electricity in New York City, Spidey and his team work together to stop him before he takes over the world!

TV-Y7-FV

Monday, January 21

Original Series – Episode Premiere

Crash & Bernstein “System Crash”

(8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

The Bernstein’s teach Crash about the wonders of the internet and technology, but his obsession with this newfound technology is temporarily interrupted by a complete blackout when an intense storm hits Portland. Without any power, the family is forced to participate in a competitive football game in the living room.

At Jasmine’s 6th birthday party, Crash falls for a puppet, Lola, who he believes is real and begins dating her. When Wyatt discovers that Lola’s puppeteer is taking advantage of Crash, Wyatt must find a way to prove to Crash that she is not real.

Disney has grown or held its Prime audience year to year for 46 consecutive months in Kids 6-11 – the longest streak of its kind among all kid networks – and for 23 consecutive months in Kids 6-14 and Tweens 9-14.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 78 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Source: NTI, U.S. ratings, most current, November 2012: 10/29/12-11/25/12; November 2011: 10/31/11-11/27/11.

“Kickin’ It” Hits Near 1 1/2 Year-Highs in Total Viewers and Target Kids

Monday, November 12, 2012

Gaining momentum each week, Disney’s “Crash & Bernstein” posted series highs in target demos, while lead-in “Kickin’ It” delivered its best telecast in 16 months, with the two series combining to deliver the network’s best numbers in the hour in three months – since8/13/12.

At 8 o’clock, “Kickin’ It” recorded its highest ratings in nearly one-and-a-half years in Total Viewers (928,000), Kids 6-14 (664,000), Kids 6-11 (512,000) andKids 2-11 (604,000) – since 7/25/11 – ranking among the series’ Top 5 original telecasts to date.

During the week of November 5, 2012, powered by series highs for newest original series, “Crash & Bernstein” and season/near-season highs for “Kickin’ It,” Disney soared to the network’s #1 most-watched week of all time in Prime(includes its 10 years as Toon Disney) across target boy demographics Boys 6-14 (188,000), Boys 6-11 (141,000) and Boys 9-14 (139,000), delivered its #2 week on record in Kids 2-11 (295,000), Kids 6-14 (311,000), Kids 6-11 (239,000) and Tweens 9-14 (222,000) and #4 week ever in Total Viewers (505,000).

Year to year, Disney soared by double-digits across-the-board, including by 54% in Total Viewers (505,000 vs. 327,000), by 48% in Kids 6-14 (311,000 vs. 210,000), by 43% in Kids 6-11 (239,000 vs. 167,000) and by 52% in Tweens 9-14 (222,000 vs. 146,000).

Week to week, Disney posted solid increases across all demos, including by 15% in Total Viewers (505,000 vs. 441,000), by 16% in Kids 6-14 (311,000 vs. 267,000), by 14% in Kids 6-11 (239,000 vs. 209,000) and by 21% in Tweens 9-14 (222,000 vs. 184,000).

Programming Highlights:

“Lab Rats” (11/5/12, 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.) recorded its best ratings in more than 7 months in Total Viewers (851,000) and Boys 6-11 (272,000), and hit 6-months highs in Boys 6-14 (338,000), Boys 9-14 (254,000) and Boys 2-11 (307,000) – since 3/19/12 and 5/12/12, respectively.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches nearly 80 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.

Source: NMR, final national U.S. ratings, week of 11/5/12 – 11/11/12, Live + Same Day.

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via press release:

Newest Original Series “Crash & Bernstein” Soars to Series Highs

in Total Viewers and Target Kid and Boy Demographics

~Grows its Audience for 3rd Straight Week, Surging by Double Digits Over Debut

Featuring all-new episodes of hit series Monday night, Disney’s newest original series, “Crash & Bernstein,” hit across-the-board series highs, “Kickin It” spiked to season or near-Season 2 highs, while “Lab Rats” delivered its best ratings in six to seven months in key measures.

At 8 o’clock, “Lab Rats” recorded its best ratings in more than 7 months in Total Viewers (851,000) and Boys 6-11 (272,000), and hit 6-months highs in Boys 6-14 (338,000), Boys 9-14 (254,000) and Boys 2-11 (307,000) – since 3/19/12 and 5/12/12, respectively.

Week to week, “Lab Rats” registered robust double-digit increases across all demos, including by 45% in Total Viewers (851,000 vs. 585,000), by 41% in Kids 6-14 (549,000 vs. 388,000) and by 63% in Boys 6-14 (338,000 vs. 208,000).

Versus last week, “Crash & Bernstein” climbed by impressive double-digit margins, across the board, including by 35% in Total Viewers (764,000 vs. 568,000), by 31% in Kids 6-14 (470,000 vs. 360,000) and by 49% in Boys 6-14 (289,000 vs. 194,000).

Compared to the series’ launch on 10/8/12, “Crash & Bernstein” surged by double digitsin key demos, including by 21% in Total Viewers (764,000 vs. 568,000) and by 12% inBoys 6-14 (289,000 vs. 258,000).

Up against the prior week, “Kickin’ It” was up by solid double-digit percentages acrossall demos, including by 53% in Total Viewers (756,000 vs. 495,000), by 52% in Kids 6-14 (507,000 vs. 334,000) and by 53% in Boys 6-14 (294,000 vs. 192,000).

Filled with grand battles, cool creatures, and themes of friendship, courage and honor, “Slugterra” follows the heroic journey of teen Eli Shane and his best friends, the Shane Gang, as they fight for justice in the mysterious, high-tech underground world of Slugterra. Eli is determined to follow in his father Will Shane’s footsteps, and become Slugterra’s greatest slugslinger. In order to master the art of slugslinging, Eli must collect, train and learn the art of dueling with magically powered critters called slugs, who transform into battling creatures. Eli and his team “slug it out” to try and protect the citizens of Slugterra from the evil Dr. Blakk, before he takes over this mystical underground world.

“Slugterra” was created and is executive produced by Asaph Fipke and features the voice talent of Sam Vincent (“Voltron Force”) as Eli; Lee Tockar (“George of the Jungle”) as Pronto; Shannon Chan-Kent (“My Little Pony”) as Trixie; Andrew Francis (“Voltron Force”) as Kord; and Mark Oliver (“Shadow Raiders”) as Dr. Blakk. The fantastical series is a production of Nerd Corps Entertainment and carries a TV-Y7 parental guideline.

Beginning Monday, October 1, DisneyXD.com will launch a new game called “Battle for Slugterra,” where players guide Eli Shane through the caverns and tunnels of the underworld as he battles enemies and collects new slugs for his Slug Arsenal. On that same day, DisneyXD.com will also start to roll out original short form “Slugisodes.” On Monday, October 15, the series will premiere on WATCH Disney simulcast and on Tuesday, October 16, the series will be available on iTunes.

On Saturday, October 20 (11:00 a.m., ET/PT), in celebration of the eerie Halloween holiday, Disney will air the Disney Channel Original Movie “Girl Vs. Monster.” Leading up to the premiere, on Monday, October 15, DisneyXD.com/Monster will launch the exclusive game “Skylar vs. Deimata.” Players’ game achievements will be shown on-air during the “Girl Vs. Monster” premiere on Disney.

Following is the schedule (all times ET/PT):

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15:

3:30 p.m. – “Slugterra” premiere

“The World Beneath Our Feet” Part I –Eli Shane is just a regular 15-year-old kid from the suburbs except for one thing – he comes from a long line of “The Shane’s,” a family that has made the journey from the surface to the underground world to protect Slugterra, and the slugs that make it so special. In the premiere episode, Eli discovers that his father has gone missing and that it’s his turn to step up as Slugterra’s new hero. He begins to get acclimated with the land and enters his first slugslinging tournament, where his inexperience is put on display for everyone to see, including the nefarious Dr. Blakk.

7:00 p.m. – “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja”

“Dawn of the Driscoll” – When Randy misuses the NinjaNomicon, he accidentally brings the skeleton of a mad scientist back to life.

“Night of the Living McFizzles” – While walking Theresa Fowler (voiced by Sarah Hyland) and Debbie Kang home on Halloween night, Randy and Howard try to figure out what is turning everyone in town into zombies.

7:30 p.m. – “Pair of Kings”

“King vs. Wild” – After all that Boomer has taught Boz about living in the civilized world, Boz decides to address Boomer’s lack of survival skills and forces him to go camping. Although Boomer is resistant at first, he has no choice but to become a fast learner and use his newfound skills when the camping trip goes awry, and he needs to help Boz fight for their lives against a jungle werewolf.

8:00 p.m. – “Kickin’ It”

“Wazombie Warriors” – Kim falls asleep during a zombie movie and dreams that her friends, including Jack and Jerry have turned into zompyres, a combination of zombies and vampires. Kim is forced to battle the super-strong, extremely fast zompyres, while she travels to the lair of Dr. Krupnick, who has the only zompyre anecdote.

8:30 p.m. – “Crash & Bernstein”

“Scaredy Crash” – Crash discovers Wyatt’s phobia of bugs due to a past traumatizing Halloween incident and tries to help Wyatt overcome his terrible anxiety before Bug Day at school. But when Crash has an allergic reaction to an insect bite and visits the doctor’s office, he uncovers a fear of his own. Meanwhile, Amanda desperately wants to see the new horror film, but Mel decides she must see it first.

9:00 p.m. – “Lab Rats”

“Night of the Living Virus” – While helping Davenport in the lab, Leo accidently unleashes an Internet virus transforming the “smart house” computer Eddy into an evil version named Teddy. Meanwhile, Bree hosts her first slumber party and invites popular mean girl Stephanie. Adam and Chase decide to prank the girls, but they are interrupted when Teddy takes over, sending everyone into a panic.

Disney is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and animated programming for Kids age 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney branded content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 78 million households via its basic cable and satellite affiliates.